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Wimbledon 2023 results: Belarusian tennis player Victoria Azarenka booed off Wimbledon after losing against Ukraine's Elina Svitolina

Posted : 10 July 2023
Belarusian tennis player Victoria Azarenka expressed her disappointment at being booed off the court by Wimbledon fans after losing a thrilling match against Ukraine's Elina Svitolina. Svitolina has previously stated that she does not shake hands with Russians or Belarusians due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Despite Azarenka respecting Svitolina's decision and not initiating a handshake, it was Azarenka who faced jeers from the crowd as she left the court.
 
In response to the negative reaction, Azarenka questioned what she could have done differently and emphasized her respect for Svitolina's choice. The match itself was a highly competitive affair, with Svitolina winning 2-6 6-4 7-6 (11-9) in a thrilling encounter.

After taking the match point, Svitolina did not acknowledge Azarenka's wave, which further intensified the crowd's reaction towards Azarenka.
 
Svitolina expressed uncertainty about the hostile response from the British crowd and highlighted that it seemed to be a recurring pattern whenever players did not shake hands after a match.

She suggested that tennis organizations should issue a statement clarifying the protocol regarding handshakes between Russian, Belarusian, and Ukrainian players, particularly in light of the ongoing conflict.
 
Azarenka, reflecting on the match, hoped that people would focus more on the quality of tennis displayed rather than the controversy surrounding handshakes or the behavior of the crowd. She stressed that tennis is just a sport and that the focus should remain on the players' performances rather than extraneous factors.
 
In conclusion, the end of the match between Azarenka and Svitolina was marked by a remarkable reaction from the crowd, with Azarenka facing boos as she left the court. Both players hope that the attention will shift back to the game itself, emphasizing the importance of the tennis being played and recognizing that it is just a sport.
 

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